Rome Middle School

1020 Veterans Memorial Hwy NE
Rome, GA 30161

www.rcs.rome.ga.us

966 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Rome Middle School, located at 1020 Veterans Memorial Hwy NE in Rome, Georgia, serves as a central pillar of the Rome City School District. The school is committed to fostering a rigorous academic environment that prepares students for the transition to high school while promoting personal and social growth. By emphasizing core subjects, literacy, and critical thinking, the school aims to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience that caters to the diverse needs of its student population in a supportive community setting.

Beyond academics, Rome Middle School places a significant focus on student engagement through various extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs. The school’s philosophy centers on creating a safe, inclusive culture where students are encouraged to explore their interests and develop leadership skills. With a dedicated staff and a focus on leveraging technology and modern teaching practices, the school strives to empower its students to achieve excellence and become productive, responsible members of the Rome community.

966

Total Students

77.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rome Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	196
Hispanic	381
Black	309
Asian	21
Two or More	59

Hispanic
381 (39.4 %)
Black
309 (32.0 %)
White
196 (20.3 %)
Two or More
59 (6.1 %)
Asian
21 (2.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Rome City
Phone:	(706)235-4695
Website:	http://www.rcs.rome.ga.us
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	966
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	77.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	937
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 495

Grade 8 471